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ProFX8 and ProFX12 Professional Mic/Line Mixers with FX and USB I/O OWNER'S MANUAL POWER ON MAIN RIGHT (BALANCED) MAIN LEFT (BALANCED) USB MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC (UNBALANCED) L TAPE IN R L TAPE OUT R 1 LINE HI-Z BAL / UNBAL LINE/...
ProFX8 and ProFX12 Professional Mic/Line Mixers with FX and USB I/O OWNER'S MANUAL POWER ON MAIN RIGHT (BALANCED) MAIN LEFT (BALANCED) USB MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC (UNBALANCED) L TAPE IN R L TAPE OUT R 1 LINE HI-Z BAL / UNBAL LINE/...
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... during the loudest passages. 3. The stereo channel gain adjusts the stereo line inputs. Turn down . 2. Save the shipping box! Owner's Manual Read This Page! Turn down all the way up , turn off thumps heard in speakers. Connect cords from the ProFX mixer. Adjust the...reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, make a nice mix and generally have to powered speakers or an amplifier. 3. Check the mic's user manual to a live AC outlet and turn -on . Plug in the other channels. Bring in the mixer's power cord to be set . D ©...
... during the loudest passages. 3. The stereo channel gain adjusts the stereo line inputs. Turn down . 2. Save the shipping box! Owner's Manual Read This Page! Turn down all the way up , turn off thumps heard in speakers. Connect cords from the ProFX mixer. Adjust the...reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, make a nice mix and generally have to powered speakers or an amplifier. 3. Check the mic's user manual to a live AC outlet and turn -on . Plug in the other channels. Bring in the mixer's power cord to be set . D ©...
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... the table of contents are identical and this difference, the mixers are the hookup diagrams. These show typical setups for choosing a Mackie professional ProFX mixer. Go ahead and skip these sections are illustrations with our rather lovely microphone preamps, an internal FX processor and ... explanations of conditions, and we've applied what we know what it takes to be roadworthy. Apart from this manual covers both models. For your ProFX8 or ProFX12 mixer. • The ProFX12 mixer has 12 channels (4 mono, 2 hybrid, 2 stereo) Next is equipped with • Channel 1 hi...
... the table of contents are identical and this difference, the mixers are the hookup diagrams. These show typical setups for choosing a Mackie professional ProFX mixer. Go ahead and skip these sections are illustrations with our rather lovely microphone preamps, an internal FX processor and ... explanations of conditions, and we've applied what we know what it takes to be roadworthy. Apart from this manual covers both models. For your ProFX8 or ProFX12 mixer. • The ProFX12 mixer has 12 channels (4 mono, 2 hybrid, 2 stereo) Next is equipped with • Channel 1 hi...
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...CONNECTIONS 27 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 29 PROFX8 AND PROFX12 LIMITED WARRANTY......... 32 Need help with your mixer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), manuals, addendums, and user forums. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 .... OL LED 20 29. EQ IN/BYPASS 22 39. PHONES LEVEL 23 42. MAIN FADER 23 STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR 24 48. Owner's Manual 5 POWER SWITCH 12 3. AUX FX 20 27. POWER LED 21 33. TAPE LEVEL 22 36. PRESET DISPLAY 24 49. STEREO LINE ...
...CONNECTIONS 27 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 29 PROFX8 AND PROFX12 LIMITED WARRANTY......... 32 Need help with your mixer? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find: FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), manuals, addendums, and user forums. • Email us at: techmail@mackie.com. • Telephone 1-800-898-3211 .... OL LED 20 29. EQ IN/BYPASS 22 39. PHONES LEVEL 23 42. MAIN FADER 23 STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR 24 48. Owner's Manual 5 POWER SWITCH 12 3. AUX FX 20 27. POWER LED 21 33. TAPE LEVEL 22 36. PRESET DISPLAY 24 49. STEREO LINE ...
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An effects processor receives a mono input from the computer to the main mix. Dual compressors are used for monitoring. Mackie HD1521 powered speakers are set up as desired. The aux mon controls of each channel allow you to create a stage monitor mix that is .... A laptop connects to the USB port, and allows the 2-channel main mix of channel 7/8 and a keyboard attached to channel 9/10's line-level inputs. Owner's Manual Lavalier Clip-on channel 5/6, a guitar effects processor connected to the left and right main output via a graphic EQ. Two channels of Worship System...
An effects processor receives a mono input from the computer to the main mix. Dual compressors are used for monitoring. Mackie HD1521 powered speakers are set up as desired. The aux mon controls of each channel allow you to create a stage monitor mix that is .... A laptop connects to the USB port, and allows the 2-channel main mix of channel 7/8 and a keyboard attached to channel 9/10's line-level inputs. Owner's Manual Lavalier Clip-on channel 5/6, a guitar effects processor connected to the left and right main output via a graphic EQ. Two channels of Worship System...
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An effects processor receives a mono input from the FX send and its stereo outputs connect to play in the main mix. Owner's Manual Microphones TV monitor CD+G Player MIC MIC MIC MIC (UNBALANCED) L TAPE IN R L TAPE OUT R 1 LINE HI-Z LINE/HI-Z IN 1 2 BAL / UNBAL LINE IN 2 3/4 (MONO) L... attached to channels 1 to 4 and a CD+G player connected to the line-level inputs of channel 1 and 2, allowing vocal compression. Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers and SRM1801 powered subwoofers are set up as stage monitors and connect to the left and right main output. REFER SERVICING TO...
An effects processor receives a mono input from the FX send and its stereo outputs connect to play in the main mix. Owner's Manual Microphones TV monitor CD+G Player MIC MIC MIC MIC (UNBALANCED) L TAPE IN R L TAPE OUT R 1 LINE HI-Z LINE/HI-Z IN 1 2 BAL / UNBAL LINE IN 2 3/4 (MONO) L... attached to channels 1 to 4 and a CD+G player connected to the line-level inputs of channel 1 and 2, allowing vocal compression. Mackie SRM450v2 powered speakers and SRM1801 powered subwoofers are set up as stage monitors and connect to the left and right main output. REFER SERVICING TO...
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...to channel 3/4's line-level inputs and a CD turntable connected to be recorded and 2 channels played back using Tracktion software. Mackie MR8mk2 powered reference monitors are connected to the stereo return inputs. An effects/sampler receives a mono input from the FX send ...and its stereo outputs connect to the left and right main output for careful and accurate monitoring. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Owner's Manual Microphones Headphones MIC MIC MIC MIC (UNBALANCED) L TAPE IN R L TAPE OUT R 1 LINE HI-Z LINE/HI-Z IN 1 2 BAL / UNBAL LINE IN 2 ...
...to channel 3/4's line-level inputs and a CD turntable connected to be recorded and 2 channels played back using Tracktion software. Mackie MR8mk2 powered reference monitors are connected to the stereo return inputs. An effects/sampler receives a mono input from the FX send ...and its stereo outputs connect to the left and right main output for careful and accurate monitoring. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Owner's Manual Microphones Headphones MIC MIC MIC MIC (UNBALANCED) L TAPE IN R L TAPE OUT R 1 LINE HI-Z LINE/HI-Z IN 1 2 BAL / UNBAL LINE IN 2 ...
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...not TAPE LEVEL prOLessMeUTdE in almoMsUtTEany kinMdUTEof mic tMhUTaEt has aMsUtTEandardMXUTLE R OL OL OL male mic c1onnector2. Owner's Manual 13 You cLaRn plug L in -OL guMUiTtEars mOL aMyUsTEound dull andMmOuNddy. This allows you know for furUther detaUils and ...40 40 40 40 40 To conn4e0 ct a balan40ced line t40o this inp40ut, use a 1⁄4" mono (TS) phone plug or instrument cable. Owner's Manual Front Panel Features MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC (UNBALANCED) L L 5 TAPE IN TAPE OUT R R 6 1 LINE HI-Z BAL / 7 8UNBAL LINE/HI...
...not TAPE LEVEL prOLessMeUTdE in almoMsUtTEany kinMdUTEof mic tMhUTaEt has aMsUtTEandardMXUTLE R OL OL OL male mic c1onnector2. Owner's Manual 13 You cLaRn plug L in -OL guMUiTtEars mOL aMyUsTEound dull andMmOuNddy. This allows you know for furUther detaUils and ...40 40 40 40 40 To conn4e0 ct a balan40ced line t40o this inp40ut, use a 1⁄4" mono (TS) phone plug or instrument cable. Owner's Manual Front Panel Features MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC (UNBALANCED) L L 5 TAPE IN TAPE OUT R R 6 1 LINE HI-Z BAL / 7 8UNBAL LINE/HI...
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...loud levels. This is not affected by the main fader [47], or the graphic EQ [36]. FX FOOTSWITCH This 1/4" TRS connector is adjusted. Owner's Manual 15 MON SEND Stage monitors allow you to feed an external effects processor (FX), such as "pre-fader." 14. 1/4" MAIN OUTS These outputs feed the...the headphone output is the stereo main mix, not affected by the main fader [47] or the channel faders [30]. This will work. Owner's Manual 12. FX SEND This 1/4" TRS line-level output may be painfully loud with the internal FX mute switch [50], then the footswitch has no ...
...loud levels. This is not affected by the main fader [47], or the graphic EQ [36]. FX FOOTSWITCH This 1/4" TRS connector is adjusted. Owner's Manual 15 MON SEND Stage monitors allow you to feed an external effects processor (FX), such as "pre-fader." 14. 1/4" MAIN OUTS These outputs feed the...the headphone output is the stereo main mix, not affected by the main fader [47] or the channel faders [30]. This will work. Owner's Manual 12. FX SEND This 1/4" TRS line-level output may be painfully loud with the internal FX mute switch [50], then the footswitch has no ...
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... +15 U MID 2.5kHz LOW 80Hz -15 +15 U AUX MON +15 U FX +15 PAN OO OO mono mic input and the mono line-level input. Owner's Manual ProFX12 MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC (UNBALANCED) L TAPE IN R L TAPE OUT R 1 LINE HI-Z BAL / UNBAL LINE/HI-Z IN 1 2 BAL / UNBAL LINE IN 2 3 ...10 6 • 3 0 The stereo channel EQ is a 3-band design just like the mono channel EQ. 10 20 30 "L U"RLIKE UNITY GAIN BREAK Mackie (MUTES ALL CHANNELS) U mixers have adjusted the input signal with only a few differences between them. Once you choose to connect a guitar FX +15 13 DELAY...
... +15 U MID 2.5kHz LOW 80Hz -15 +15 U AUX MON +15 U FX +15 PAN OO OO mono mic input and the mono line-level input. Owner's Manual ProFX12 MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC (UNBALANCED) L TAPE IN R L TAPE OUT R 1 LINE HI-Z BAL / UNBAL LINE/HI-Z IN 1 2 BAL / UNBAL LINE IN 2 3 ...10 6 • 3 0 The stereo channel EQ is a 3-band design just like the mono channel EQ. 10 20 30 "L U"RLIKE UNITY GAIN BREAK Mackie (MUTES ALL CHANNELS) U mixers have adjusted the input signal with only a few differences between them. Once you choose to connect a guitar FX +15 13 DELAY...
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... with Low Cut 10kHz 20kHz MODERATION DURING EQ With EQ, things may be added to 15 dB boost or cut below +10 80 Hz. Owner's Manual Another way to consider low cut's function is that it to add sizzle -10 to cymbals, and an overall -15 sense of transparency, or 20Hz...," +15 this knob provides 15 dB +10 of low cut , centered at +5 2.5 kHz, also flat at the center detent, and can really benefit voices. Owner's Manual 19 LOW EQ This control gives you may also be upset royally.
... with Low Cut 10kHz 20kHz MODERATION DURING EQ With EQ, things may be added to 15 dB boost or cut below +10 80 Hz. Owner's Manual Another way to consider low cut's function is that it to add sizzle -10 to cymbals, and an overall -15 sense of transparency, or 20Hz...," +15 this knob provides 15 dB +10 of low cut , centered at +5 2.5 kHz, also flat at the center detent, and can really benefit voices. Owner's Manual 19 LOW EQ This control gives you may also be upset royally.
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... okay if the OL LEDs light occasionally, but if they light frequently or continuously, turn on , u nless you want to do so. 32. Owner's Manual 21 It is on. The LED will turn down the main fader until they blink occasionally or not at +20 dBu). METERS These meters have... +15, and OL (overload at all the XLR microphone inputs of the main mix after the main fader [47]. Remember, audio meters are on . Owner's Manual R R BAL / UNBAL R LINE IN 12 ST RETURN FX SEND MAIN OUT PHONES U -20 +20 GAIN U 3615 10 5 0 5 EQ 10 STEREO GRAPHIC EQ 31 15 48V...
... okay if the OL LEDs light occasionally, but if they light frequently or continuously, turn on , u nless you want to do so. 32. Owner's Manual 21 It is on. The LED will turn down the main fader until they blink occasionally or not at +20 dBu). METERS These meters have... +15, and OL (overload at all the XLR microphone inputs of the main mix after the main fader [47]. Remember, audio meters are on . Owner's Manual R R BAL / UNBAL R LINE IN 12 ST RETURN FX SEND MAIN OUT PHONES U -20 +20 GAIN U 3615 10 5 0 5 EQ 10 STEREO GRAPHIC EQ 31 15 48V...
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... with some headphones. Adjust it carefully and check that turns out to relocate at whatever they call unity gain (check the manual of the song when you 've put on the levels to make sure the audience is off the OL LED. This...light if the signal coming in the signal path. Here, the USB level knob should also be the main mix. Owner's Manual 23 It can just live recording as it may cause distortion due to know it down , the "U" marking is unity gain...and main line-level outputs [3, 14]. PHONES LEVEL This controls the volume of additional gain. 47. Owner's Manual 40.
... with some headphones. Adjust it carefully and check that turns out to relocate at whatever they call unity gain (check the manual of the song when you 've put on the levels to make sure the audience is off the OL LED. This...light if the signal coming in the signal path. Here, the USB level knob should also be the main mix. Owner's Manual 23 It can just live recording as it may cause distortion due to know it down , the "U" marking is unity gain...and main line-level outputs [3, 14]. PHONES LEVEL This controls the volume of additional gain. 47. Owner's Manual 40.
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... extremely long tails, dense diffusion and long pre-delays and reflections that is characterized by lots of the original signal. Owner's Manual TABLE OF INTERNAL EFFECTS No. sounding reverberation. Perfect for thickening percussive instruments, such as a spacey effect on symphonies and choirs....has a warm bodied tone and medium Perfect for adding natural concert hall ambience to choirs, wind instruments, organs, and soft acoustic guitars. Owner's Manual 25 Title 1 BRIGHT ROOM 2 WARM LOUNGE 3 SMALL STAGE 4 WARM THEATER 5 WARM HALL 6 CONCERT HALL 7 PLATE REVERB 8 CATHEDRAL 9 CHORUS...
... extremely long tails, dense diffusion and long pre-delays and reflections that is characterized by lots of the original signal. Owner's Manual TABLE OF INTERNAL EFFECTS No. sounding reverberation. Perfect for thickening percussive instruments, such as a spacey effect on symphonies and choirs....has a warm bodied tone and medium Perfect for adding natural concert hall ambience to choirs, wind instruments, organs, and soft acoustic guitars. Owner's Manual 25 Title 1 BRIGHT ROOM 2 WARM LOUNGE 3 SMALL STAGE 4 WARM THEATER 5 WARM HALL 6 CONCERT HALL 7 PLATE REVERB 8 CATHEDRAL 9 CHORUS...
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... and stereo line connections. They must be separated into a left , ring to right and sleeve to ground (earth). Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connections "XLR" Connectors Mackie mixers use 3-pin female "XLR" connectors on all totally aboveboard and in full accord with pin 1 wired to the grounded (...to the center post and the ground (earth) or shield to ground (earth). SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP Figure D: RCA Plug Owner's Manual 27 Mackie mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. Some examples: TIP RING • Unbalanced microphones TIP SLEEVE •...
... and stereo line connections. They must be separated into a left , ring to right and sleeve to ground (earth). Owner's Manual Appendix B: Connections "XLR" Connectors Mackie mixers use 3-pin female "XLR" connectors on all totally aboveboard and in full accord with pin 1 wired to the grounded (...to the center post and the ground (earth) or shield to ground (earth). SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP Figure D: RCA Plug Owner's Manual 27 Mackie mixers do not directly accept 1-plug-type stereo microphones. Some examples: TIP RING • Unbalanced microphones TIP SLEEVE •...
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Owner's Manual Appendix C: Technical Information Specifications Noise 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 150 Source Impedance Equivalent Input Noise (Mic in to Insert Send out, max gain) -125 dBu Residual Output Noise (All outputs, master levels off, all channel levels off) -95 dBu (All outputs, master levels unity, all channel levels off) -80 dBu (All outputs, master levels unity, one channel level unity) -80 dBu Distortion 20 Hz - 20 kHz THD+N, SMPTE IMD (Mic input to Main output)
Owner's Manual Appendix C: Technical Information Specifications Noise 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 150 Source Impedance Equivalent Input Noise (Mic in to Insert Send out, max gain) -125 dBu Residual Output Noise (All outputs, master levels off, all channel levels off) -95 dBu (All outputs, master levels unity, all channel levels off) -80 dBu (All outputs, master levels unity, one channel level unity) -80 dBu Distortion 20 Hz - 20 kHz THD+N, SMPTE IMD (Mic input to Main output)
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...to straight through to Mon active FX Mute FX Bypass Logic In Out L FX Out R Preset select footswitch FX Preset Display Internal FX Owner's Manual Block Diagram Mic Gain: 0 ~ +50dB HPF 100 Hz Low Cut In Gain 3-Band EQ LO MID HI 80 2.5K 12K OL (Flicker)... default (out) position. Mic: 0 ~ +50dB Line: -20 ~ +30dB HPF 100 Hz Line / Hi-Z + - 31 Owner's Manual Global 48v 48V Switch/LED Phantom Power Mono Mic Channels 2-2 ProFX8 Line 2-4 ProFX12 Phantom Power Mic Mono Channel 1 ProFX8 Line / Hi-Z 1 ProFX12 Phantom Power (To All Mics) Gain Level Set Low Cut In + -
...to straight through to Mon active FX Mute FX Bypass Logic In Out L FX Out R Preset select footswitch FX Preset Display Internal FX Owner's Manual Block Diagram Mic Gain: 0 ~ +50dB HPF 100 Hz Low Cut In Gain 3-Band EQ LO MID HI 80 2.5K 12K OL (Flicker)... default (out) position. Mic: 0 ~ +50dB Line: -20 ~ +30dB HPF 100 Hz Line / Hi-Z + - 31 Owner's Manual Global 48v 48V Switch/LED Phantom Power Mono Mic Channels 2-2 ProFX8 Line 2-4 ProFX12 Phantom Power Mic Mono Channel 1 ProFX8 Line / Hi-Z 1 ProFX12 Phantom Power (To All Mics) Gain Level Set Low Cut In + -